Would you like to work with structured and time-accurate product data in Dynamics 365 Business Central to get the best out of your data? Then PIMICS is perfect for you.
Are you still managing your product information in Excel spreadsheets across your company and wondering whether it is really up to date? Does the data come from different sources and make it difficult to maintain an overview? As your company grows, do you realize that the quality of your product data is no longer sufficient and that inconsistencies and errors occur? Would you like a more efficient product information management solution with automated processes to control your product data centrally?
Don’t worry – our partner Allium has the perfect solution for you!
With PIMICS, our partner Allium GmbH offers you a powerful PIM system. The abbreviation PIM stands for Product Management Information System. It was specially developed for integration into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics NAV (originally) to improve the user experience. The central system enables the efficient organization, updating and provision of product information and creates a central database in which all product data is uploaded, checked, adapted and supplemented. Thanks to the direct connection to the ERP system, you always have an insight into stock availability, prices and other important information.
PIMICS enables the automatic and manual control of data in accordance with international standards. Suppliers can import their data directly and defined rules facilitate corrections. With the ability to update product descriptions, images, dimensions and other attributes centrally, PIMICS ensures consistent data maintenance across all sales channels. One-off changes are synchronized directly in all channels.With PIMICS, you can optimize your processes, minimize errors and create the basis for modern omni-channel management.
With the option of mass processing your product data, you save time and reduce costs. Use this time to concentrate on strategic and demanding tasks!
With faster preparation of product data for advertisements, you can significantly shorten the time-to-market and always have access to up-to-date data.
With PIMICS, you can automate routine tasks and even have translations created, which is useful when selling abroad, e.g. via Amazon or eBay.
The costs for the add-on cannot be given as a lump sum. It depends on exactly which functionalities you need and how many users you want to license.
Please contact us if you have detailed questions about supported versions.
As a technology interpreter, I would like to explain the differences between ERP and PIM. After all, the devil is in the detail:
| ERP | PIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Main task | Resource planning (controlling business processes across departments) | Product data management |
| Data type | Data from different business areas | Product data |
| Goal | Optimize processes and reduce costs | Creating a central platform for product information |
| Corporate divisions | Finance, sales and marketing, human resources, warehouse, supply chain, projects, production, service | Product management, marketing, e-commerce, sales, customer service |
As can be seen in the table, both the ERP and the PIM system are used to collect and maintain data. The key difference is that the ERP system collects cross-departmental data for process optimization. As the name suggests, the PIM focuses on the product and is a database for product information.
It is important to mention that an ERP system also collects product data. A PIM may collect more data by default, meaning that an ERP system cannot replace a PIM system in some cases. Conversely, the complexity of an ERP system rules it out anyway.
For some companies, the optimal strategy is to use both systems and cleverly combine them. In this way, products can be managed holistically and effectively. Correct integration of the systems is essential to ensure a smooth flow of data. In summary, effective collaboration between ERP and PIM can help to increase the efficiency and performance of your company.
If you juggle a wide range of products, technical details, and constantly changing requirements every day, you know how much effort consistent product data can require. PIMICS supports you in exactly that – in a structured, centralized way, and directly within your Dynamics 365 Business Central. Whether you’re creating catalogs, feeding webshops, or managing international sales: if you’re looking for more clarity, efficiency, and control over your product information, PIMICS is made for you.
Still unsure? Feel free to contact us – we’ll be happy to explore together whether PIMICS is the right fit for your company.
A Product Information Management (PIM) system is used to centrally manage, maintain and publish product information. It uses just one database (single source of truth). Data can therefore be collected, maintained and cleansed in a resource-saving manner. A PIM system has seamless integrations with various sales channels to make it easier to update data.
In summary, PIM systems fulfill three core functions:
No, a PIM system is not an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. While an ERP system collects cross-departmental data for process optimization, the PIM system only functions as a database for product information. An ERP system also collects product data, but a PIM system may collect more data, which does not make it redundant. An ERP system could therefore replace a PIM system, but this is not possible the other way around.
PIM software is based on a single source of truth – a central database for all product data. This means that data can be recorded and maintained in a resource-saving manner and is therefore available as real-time data throughout the company.
There are several good reasons to use a PIM system in addition to an ERP system. With the help of a PIM system …
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PIMICS is a PIM system that was developed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. This enables efficient product data management in Business Central.
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